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Android Apps Alert 14: Better get yourself a Droid or Nexus One edition

7. February 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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There’s a large contingent of people who refuse to part with their beloved G1’s. Whether its because they’re holding out for a particular phone or don’t want to change carriers, these folks are content to stick with a first generation device. However, it may be time to rethink your upgrade plans. An increasing number of apps [...]

Android Applications

TuneWiki gets major investment from Motorola, others

8. February 2010 | by Marin Perez

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TuneWiki gets major investment from Motorola, others

If you use your Android phone as your primary music player then you probably already know about TuneWiki. The company announced it has received investments from Motorola and others to spread more music-playing goodness. In the announcement, TuneWiki CEO Rani Cohen said, “we are passionate about connecting people through music, and having our applications running [...]

Android Devices

Founder of Linux calls Nexus One a winner

8. February 2010 | by Marin Perez

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Founder of Linux calls Nexus One a winner

The Nexus One just got a high-profile nerd endorsement, as Linux creator Linus Torvald called the device a “winner” in his blog. “I no longer feel like I’m dragging a phone with me ‘just in case,’ I would need to get in touch with somebody – now I’m having a useful (and admittedly pretty good-looking) gadget [...]

Android Devices

Nexus One: “Day One” The Story Part 5 (Making of the Google Phone)

8. February 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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Nexus One: “Day One” The Story Part 5 (Making of the Google Phone)

Google has been posting several behind-the-scenes mini-docs detailing the creative process of the Nexus One. From detailing the concept videos and preliminary sketches to showcasing the phone’s rigorous testing process, the series of videos have chronicled the N1 from idea to reality. Below is the fifth installment of the video series, entitled Nexus One: Day One. [...]

Android Carriers

Motorola CLIQ drops to $9.99 on-contract with Wirefly

8. February 2010 | by Robert Nelson

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The Motorola CLIQ has certainly taken more than its fair share of criticism from the Android fan community, but I have to believe that at least a few people like it. Of course, maybe for the low-discount-price of $9.99 a few people would learn to like it. Anyway, if you are looking for an Android [...]

Barnes & Noble Nook ereader available in-stores and online this week

8. February 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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Barnes & Noble Nook ereader available in-stores and online this week

The general theme of CES 2010 was that the only company not making an ereader is IKEA. Barnes & Noble’s Nook ereader could lose some of its luster thanks to several new competing products, but the company is hoping that finally getting more Nooks in-store will provide a jolt in sales. The Nook will be available [...]

Android Carriers

Rumor: Motorola DEVOUR general availability “no later than March 15″

8. February 2010 | by Robert Nelson

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We know that the Motorola DEVOUR is heading to Verizon Wireless, and according to the official press release it will be available in March. However, in addition to the official word we also have the rumors. And in the case of the DEVOUR, the rumors are suggesting a release that may come a little earlier [...]

Android Devices

Nexus One video series continued, here are parts two, three and four

8. February 2010 | by Robert Nelson

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Last week we saw the first in the series of five Nexus One videos, and over the weekend three more were released. These new videos cover the display and 3D framework, testing and manufacturing and were as interesting to watch as the first. I look forward to seeing what the fifth will bring, but until [...]

HTC Incredible sports Android 2.1 and Sense UI

8. February 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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HTC Incredible sports Android 2.1 and Sense UI

Leaked photos of the HTC Incredible are spreading across the interwebs, showing off a new HTC phone set to run an Android 2.1 version of HTC Sense. According to a tipster at Pocketnow, the Incredible is a 3.5-3.7″ “vibrant” WVGA touchscreen that “may be AMOLED.” It has 256MB of RAM, a Snapdragon processor, and dual [...]

Megan Fox heats up bath tub for Motorola Devour Super Bowl ad

8. February 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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Megan Fox heats up bath tub for Motorola Devour Super Bowl ad

Megan Fox can’t act, but she’s hot. Really hot. Motorola knows this, which is probably why they hired her to appear in a Super Bowl advertisement promoting the new Motorola Devour. The beautiful Ms. Fox sexed up the Devour, which is slated to appear on the Verizon network next month, by sitting in a bubble [...]

How to install Swype on a G1, myTouch, Hero, or HVGA device

7. February 2010 | by Andrew Kameka

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How to install Swype on a G1, myTouch, Hero, or HVGA device

Swype is an Android app that enters text simply by moving a finger over letters. The Android keyboard alternative then predicts what word you meant to type, correcting errors and speeding up the data-entry process. Previously, the beta version of Swype was available only for WVGA devices like the Motorola Droid and the Nexus One. Now, [...]

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